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Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® is an opportunity for schools pre-K through university level to intentionally promote meaningful social inclusion. Learn how to get your school involved!

ATHLETE HEALTH HAS NO OFF-SEASON

See how we are prioritizing athlete health and fitness all season long through our training, assessment and prevention programs.

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Join over 4,500 Kansas athletes competing in 21 different sports as part of the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

COACH

Special Olympics Coaches are the secret sauce to an invaluable and transformative sporting experience for athletes. Our coaches double as mentors, cheerleaders, role models and so much more.

UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS

Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization; it is their time, talents and dedication to our athletes that makes Special Olympics Kansas possible and successful.

Manhattan Brewing Company GiveBack Night

West Regional Basketball and Cheerleading

UPCOMING EVENTS

What’s next for Special Olympics Kansas? Visit our event calendar for a full list of upcoming fundraising events, competitions and more so you don’t miss a thing!

Sports

Special Olympics Sports works to promote social inclusion, break down stereotypes and gain new perspectives through the love of sports.

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State Competitions

Seasonal State level competitions. Find your sport, and compete at a higher level!

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Athlete Leadership

Turning athletes into leaders. Explore “non-traditional” roles such as a spokesperson, team captain, coach, or even serve on the board of directors!

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Youth Activation Committee

Youth play a crucial role in athlete success and the impact of SOKS. Discover how we get youth involved to be ambassadores for our athletes.

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For Over 52 Years, Special Olympics Kansas Has Served Our Community

For Over 52 Years, Special Olympics Kansas Has Served Our Community

Sports

Special Olympics Unified Sports works to promote social inclusion, break down stereotypes and gain new perspectives through the love of sports.

Learn More

State Competitions

Seasonal State level competitions. Find your sport, and compete at a higher level!

Learn More

Athlete Leadership

Turning athletes into leaders. Explore “non-traditional” roles such as a spokesperson, team captain, coach, or even serve on the board of directors!

Learn More

Youth Activation Committee

Youth play a crucial role in athlete success and the impact of SOKS. Discover how we get youth involved to be ambassadores for our athletes.

Learn More

HEALTH & FITNESS

Special Olympics Kansas’s inclusive health programming focuses on improving the physical and social-emotional well-being of people with intellectual disabilities by broadening access and quality of care in health systems across the state.

PREVENTION PROGRAMS

We prioritize athlete health by offering free prevention health screenings to registered SOKS athletes at competition venues and other select events.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Through key training programs, we aim to build a sustainable foundation of inclusive leaders who are trained to lead their peers in establishing or reinforcing healthy behaviors and attitudes.

ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS

Ready to live your healthiest life? Each week, SOKS provides LIVE health and fitness sessions, in addition to other resources, to support and guide you on your fitness journey!

YOUNG ATHLETES

Innovative sports play programs for children with intellectual disabilities, ages 3-7. Designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility at age 8.

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